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Bierig Family History

Bierig Name Meaning

German: variant of Swiss German Bieri . East German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized form of a Slavic pet form of the personal name Peter .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bieri, Biery, Bisig, Ihrig, Giering, Bier, Gerig, Bierly, Roerig

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Where is the Bierig family from?

You can see how Bierig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bierig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bierig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bierig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bierig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bierig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bierig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bierig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bierig. 80% of Bierig men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Salesman
    20%
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What Bierig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Bierig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bierig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 201 immigration records available for the last name Bierig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 126 military records available for the last name Bierig. For the veterans among your Bierig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bierig lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bierig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bierig in 1960 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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